When it comes to education, many have different opinions about how children should and should not be educated. A common debate concerns the efficiency of homeschooling and whether or not homeschooling is better than public school. In some ways, homeschooled children and school-going children are quite similar. On the other hand, there are also many differences between these children and the way they are raised. Homeschooled and public school children are often stereotyped. Most people automatically label these children in their minds based on what they have heard about the type of education they receive. It is imperative to compare and contrast these educational methods to better understand them. There are few similarities between the education of homeschooled children and that of children who attend public school. However, I will still try to represent them as best as I can because it is important to consider all the facts when comparing and contrasting anything. This is especially important when it comes to a widely debated topic such as forms of education for young people. Even if the similarities are few, they still exist and are important. First, all children are taught through textbooks, teachers, worksheets, or online material, regardless of whether they are studying it at the kitchen table or at a classroom desk (unless a child is "unschooled", which is not at all the same as homeschooling). Children are also required to take annual standardized tests. In some cases, parents exclude their children from standardized tests, but this is not encouraged in any school system. Another similarity is that all children must have passed all required ... middle of paper ... ...ren in both types of education systems. With these facts in mind, we can determine which school system is ideal for certain children. Not all children will need the same things in their education. Some may need more time to complete lessons, making homeschooling ideal. However, some children may feel left out without their friends and will not be able to learn effectively without a lot of peer interaction. Every child is unique in their learning preferences. This is why it is important to look at all aspects of school systems before deciding which one is best for your family. It is very important not to judge the educational choices of others and it is important to consider all the pros and cons of both school systems. Overall, both are designed to teach children basic skills that they will be able to apply in their lives as they grow in very different ways.